Evening Star Newspaper, January 26, 1930, Page 38

T e e e e e e THE AMERICAN LEGION Meetings this week: January 28—Victory Post, Wood- men’s Hall, 935 Grant place northwest, 8 p.m. January 28—Stuart Walcott Post, Iu»-rd room, District Bullding, p.m. January 28—James Reese Eu- rope Post, Y. M. C. A, Twelfth and T streets n.w., 8 p.m. January 20—Department mem- bership committes, room 420 District Building, 7:30 p.m. Department commander, Layson E.| Atkins of the Department of the Dis- trict of Columbia, the American Legion, who was appointed Assistant Engineer Commissionsr of the District in Sep- tember, 1926, received orders during the past week from the War Department, transferring him to duty in Alaska as engineer officer of the board of road commissioners for the territory. He expects to leave the National Capital May 15 and proceed to his new post via the Panama Canal. During his term of duty in this city he has proven to be one of the most popular engineer officers assigned to the District government. Shortly after his assignment here he was elected a member of Vincent B. Costello Post and in 1928 was elected commander of that post. Last August he was elected de- partment commander and was chair- man of the delegation from the Dis- trict of Columbia to the eleventh an- nual national convention, at Louisville, Ky., from which city he came to Wash- ington. Department Comdr. Atkins is a major in the Engineers Corps of the United States Army. He was appointed to the West Point Military Academy from California and was commissioned a sec- ond lieutenant, Engineer Corps, in June, 1915. In 1917 he was pramoted to a captain and in 1920 made a major. In France he served with the 14th Rail- way Engineers, after assisting in the organization of that regiment in Bos- ton. He participated in important rail- way construction in France and was assigned to other duties, and when the armistice was signed he was detailed as an instructor in the Army Engineer- ing Bridge School in France. Prior to his assignment in this city he was en- gaged in flood-control work in Louis- ville, Ky. During the past two years he has been engaged in the purchase of $2,- 500,000 worth of property in the terri- tory bstween Third and Sixth streets, Pennsylvania avenue and City Hall, ‘where the new Municipal Center is to be located. As chairman of this special purchasing board he has established a record in the rapid closing of deals with the owners, and in many instances at a big saving to the District. He was selected by the District Commissioners as chairman of the extraordinary Police ‘Trial Board, which recently exonerated Assistant Superintendent William 8. Shelby and Lieut. Edward J. Kelly of charges of incfficiency made by a for- mer grand jury. He succeeded Harlan ‘Wood as department commander at the annual department convention last Au- gust and has actively served the Legion up to the present time. He has been & popular Legionnaire and it is with regret that he leaves his associates in the organization. Madison L. Hill, department finance officer, who was severely injured New Year eve in a downtown hotel, has been removed from Emergency Hospital to ward B, Mount Alto Hospital, and is slowly recovering. He may receive visit- ors at the hospital. So much favorable comment has been made by officials of the Betérans' Bu- reau medical service and construction division of the recent d>monstrations of talking movies staged at Mount Alto Hospital that American Legion officials are now insisting upon the early instal- lation of talking m-tion-picture equip- ment in all hospitals under the super- vision of the Vet>rans’ Bur>au. Director Frank T. Hines has instructed the con. struction division to prépare spécifica tions and solicit proposals for equip- ment to be installed at Mount Alto, and 1 is practically assurcd that as the nec- essary funds can be found th> sound pie~ turs equipment will be extended to other mfllls of the bureau. Watson B. ler, chairman of the naticnal re- habilitation committee of the” American jon, is sponsoring the pmr?osimn :nd is nrg‘h'tugn ](heu?rm :nd avy to naugurate similar installation programs in the hospitals of these two depart- ments, wherein large numbers of World War veterans are receiving treatment. Chairman Miller also announces that the confercnca of the national rehabili- tation committec. of the American Legion, to be held in this city Febru- ary 1, 2 and 3, will be the largest at- tendance in th~ history of the commit- tee's activities. Legion rehabilitation officials from nearly every State in the Union will be present and many Statcs will be represcnied by groups of dele- tss. A large quota of the rehabilita- tion officials of the American Legion Auxiliary from the various States have accepted invitations to participate in the conference. It is planned to hold day and evening sessions during the three-day period, and meetings have been arranged with President Herbert Hoover at the White House, Frank T. Hines, director of the Veterans' Bureau, and the chairmen of he congressional committees charged lw‘t% the consideration of veteran legis- ation. The time limit having expired on January 2 last for adjusted compensa- tion, the national legisiative committee, through John Themas Taylor, vice chairman of that committee, is en- Geavoring to have the time extended to 1940. Five bills have already been introduced to amend the adjusted com- pensation act, and the featurs of one of the acts proposes.to make the cer- tificates payable on demand to veterans reaching the age of 60 years. The records show that up to January 1, 1930, exactly 3,440,634 certificates had n issued and that since that date 170";00dlppllczlmn5 for loans had been Teceived, in amounts aggregating $15,- 000.000, and that to date l,GflQ.W{! loans had been made, amounting to $159,447,- 777. These loans are made from the United States Government life insur- ance fund, which is the accumulation of the premiums of those policy hold- ers still carrying Government life in- surance. In the Senate as well as the House of Represcntatives bills have been | introduced to exiend the time. Arrangements for the Tenth National Convention of the American Legion Auxiliary, to be held at Boston, Mass., October 6. 7 and 8, will be begun early | next month, when Mrs. Gwendolyn W, | MacDowell, national secretary, will have a conference with the convention com- mittee. Mrs. Franklin L. Bishop, past national president, is chairman of the committee. The auxiliary session will be held concurrently with the Twelfth Na- tional Convention of the American Le- glon, The national executive committee of | the American Legion Auxiliary will hold its midyear mecting at national head- quarters tomorrow and Tuesday. Mem. bers of the committée from every State ard from Alaska. Panama and Hawaii | are expected to atend | Following the sessions. a majority of | the auxiliary women will come here to! attend the Women's Pztriotic Confer- enc on National Defense. The conference of the national re-| habilitation' committee of the American Legion, to be held here Pebruary 1, 2, and 3, will have the largest attendance | in the history of the committee’s ac- tivities. according to Watson B. Miller, committee .chairman. Legion rehabili- tation officials from nearly every State will be present and many States will be | represented by groups of delegates. A large quota of the rehabilitation officials ! of the American Legion Auxiliary from | the various States have accepted invi-| tation to participate in the conference. Day and evening sessions will be held during the three days of the confer- ence, and meetings will be arranged with President Herbert Hoover at the transfer to this post. White House, Frank T. Hines, director of the Veterans’ Bureau, and the chair- man of the congressional committee chlrrd with consideration of veteran legislation. An address on parachute jumping by William F. Scott, chief aviation ma- chinist’s mate, United States Navy, cham- plon Navy parachute jumper, featured the regular meeting of the Sergt. Jas Post, No. 13, the American Legion, at the ‘Thomas Circle Club, 1326 Massachusetts avenue, Wednesday evening. In addi- tion to the principal speaker of the evening, W. F. Scott, the following were admitted to membership: Harry R. Pool, J. C. Pappenfort, Willlam E. Mc- Kinney and W. R. Beall, Esmond H. Callaghan, retiring post commander, was presented with a badge in behalf of the post by Capt. Thomas J. Frailey, past post commander. Comdr. Ferdi- nand G. Fraser, who presided during the meeting, annount the following appointments: Americanization officer, Emmeite, L. L. Moseley; publicity officer, Thomas J. Fraile; welfare officer, Frank M. Feller; athletic officer, F. M. MacDonald. The following committees were also named by Comdr. Fraser: Grievance, Senior Vice Comdr. Edward L. Marthill, A. L. Malloy and William F. Himes; resolutions, Willlam A. Kehoe, Paul F. McMurray, Joseph L. Brown and Daniel W. Washburn; by-laws and constitution, Esmond H. Callaghan, Wil- bur. Pickett and Past Comdr. Carl C. Brown; audit, John J. Orlosky, Willlam F. Share and Russell W. Clarkson. Re- freshments were served at the conclu- sion of the business session. Willlam F. Himes, post chaplain, was announced winner of the attendance prize. The next meeting of the post will be held February 5 at the Thomas Circle Club, at which time a number of new mem- bers will be admitted. The regular meeting of Victory Post, No. 4. |g|ej American Legion, will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. at 935 Grant place. It is expected that several dis- tinguished speakers will be present.. At the last meeting Representative .J Mitchell Chase of Pennsylvania paid tribute to the accomplishments of Vic- tory Post and Victory Post Drum Corps. Lieut. P. Donnelly, U. 8. N., past com- mander of Fighting Bob Evans Post of San Diego, Calif., also gave a talk on the -rehabilitation work the Legion of California is doing. Nineteen comrades were admitted® to -membership in the t. po;'he preparations for the grand ball to be given by Victory Post at the Wil- lard Hotel, February 3, are being per- fected. Most of the boxes have been disposed of and many distinguished and prominent Legionnaires and public officials will be present. A final meet- ing of the dance committee will be held at the Willard Hotel February 1. Vincent B. Costello Post, No. 15, met ‘Tuesday in the board room of the Dis- trict Building. The following were ac- cepted into membership: Frank D. Marcozzi, Charles E. Crowell, Beverly C. Harrison, Borach Reff, Thomas Leonard, Tony Mikilas, Sigward O. Swertsen and Gerald L. Shiely. Plans for a big meeting are in prog- Tess to b2 held in the Immaculate Con- ception Hall, at 614 N street, February 4. A large class is expected to report for the initiation to be held at ths meeting. All members who have not been initiated are requested to be pres- ent. Past Comdr. Watson B. Millery will be the speaker of the evening and his topic will be “Rehabilitation,” a dis- course on_this important branch of American Legion work, of which he is th> national chairman. Refreshments will be served by the auxiliary of this post. Membership Officer Cipriani is putting forth an effort to keep this post the largest in this department. Post Adjt. Goerl is going to Cuba for a month. During his absence Asst. Adjt. Edward P. McCabe will officiate. The Drum and Bugle Corps is now holding weekly rehearsals Thursday at the Langley Junior High School at 7:30 pm. An vite“'on is extended to members of other posts in this depart- ment who can fill th: few vacancies now existing, these members:to be un- der no obligation whatsoever as to ‘Welfare Officer Pistorio is in need of clothing and shoes for the jobless and needy comrades who call on him. Bring cast-off clothing io Room 15 of the District Building, where it will be given to those who call for assistance, The ways and means committee of U. 8. 8. Jacob Jones Post, No. 2, met Monday and made plans for a card party to be held March 3 at the All Stat:s Hotel. ‘The next monthly meeting of tne post will be held February 10. It will take the form of a Valentine party. Disabled veterans of the World Wor in Government hospitals and convales- cent workshops in many parts of the country are making poppies to be worn in honor of the war dead next Memo- rial day, according to reports received at national headquarters of the Ameri- can Legion Auxiliary. Under the di- Tection of the auxiliary many hundreds of disabled men who have no other source of income are being given em- ployment through the Winter making the Memorial ~flowers. More than 10,000,000 poppies are scheduled to be made this year. Reports received by Mrs. Paul M. Aking, national poppy di- rector of the auxiliary, show that the poppy-making work is mow under way in 19 hospitals and workshops in 12 different States. Lincoln Post, No. 17, met last Mon- day at the New Amsterdam, Fourteenth and Fairmont streets. Comrade James F. E. Burns' motion pictures were shown. This was the first meeting under the new officers headed b, Comdr. M. M. Fowler. A brief business meet- ing preceded the show and a buffet supper followed. The post approved plans for a com- bined card party and informal dance to ‘be given at the New Amsterdam February 12, which will take the place THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. JANUARY 26, dred. The public is invibéd:#" - A past commander’s button was pre- sented to Arthur A. Chenay, post com- mander during 1929. The post was rlruenv.ed with a gavel made from wood ken from the roof of the White House during repairs made ir 1927. Applications for membership were re- celved from Willam C. Lansdale of ‘Washington, John P. and Ralph H. Murtagh of Richmond. The latter two are transferred from other Legion posts, Comrades Fried- man of Quentin Roosevelt Post and Beecher of Riverside Post, No. 79, ¢ | Riverside, Calif., made addresses. Plans are being made for initiation night at the monthly meeting in March. There will be an executive meeting of Jane A. Delano Post, No. 6, American Legion, at the home of Mary Haw- thorne, 2019 I street, tomorrow at 7:45 p.m. Members of the post are invited to a mass meeting and reception by the Women's Patriotic Conference on Na- tional Defense at Constitution Hall, Eighteenth and D streets, January 29 at 8 pm. The sessions at Memorial Continental Hall will be at 9:30 am. and 2 p.m., January 30 and 31. ‘The George Washington Post, No. 1, held its regular bi-monthly meeting ‘Tuesday evening, with Comdr. B. C. McGee presiding. Rabbi Willlam F. Rosenblum was unanimously elected to membership in the post. An ap- plication for reinstatement, submitted by Harry M. Forker, also was approved. Richard Chamberlin, & past post com- mander .of the American Legion Post in Evanston, Ill, made an address. Veterans of Foreign Wars. ‘With the national commander in chief, H. N. Duff of Lansing, Mich., officiating for the Veterans of Foreign ‘Wars an president, officiating for the ladies’ auxiliaries, the newly-elected V. F. W. and auxiliary officers were installed with elaborate ceremonies at the Na- tional Press Club Auditorium Friday evening. Harry P. Clements became the com- mander of National Capital Post, with Mrs. Louise Hoffman as president of the auxiliary. Nat D. Golden took command Equality-Walter Reed Post, with Mrs. D. E. Campbell taking charge of the auxiliary. John G. Strobel was instituted as commander of Federal Post, with Mrs. 8. G. Lohman as auxiliary president. Charles H. Reilly was made com- ‘mander of Columbia Post. Scott ‘of Buffalo | this Mrs. Bessie Hanken, national | b of | Lloyd R. Kelly was installed for the second term as commander of Potomac Post, with Mrs. Ida Emmert as auxiliary president. Harry J. Hooley heads Front Line Post, with Mrs. Mary B. Guillermain as_president of the auxiliary. During the ceremonies the Overseas Band and Drum Corps of the District of Columbia Department was formally presented to the commander in chief with the announcement that recognition would be asked for this musical unit as national band of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The six newly installed post com- manders are all overseas veterans and all six were wounded in action. Department Comdr. Harvey L. Miller presided at the meeting, which was fol- lowed by dancing. National Comdr. in Chief Duff and National President Bessie Hanken are both in Washington for the purpose of attending and taking part in the Wom- en’s Patriotic Council for National De- fense to convene here this week., Mrs. Lowell F. Hobart, president general of the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion, is chairman of the conference. In the invitation extended to the national commander of the V. F. W., Mrs. Hobart explained that the conference hopes to develop, as far as possible, “a study program of international relations as they are involved in the Disarmament Conference to be held in London at that time, as well as similar confer- ences that have gone before and their relation to the vital question’ of what the United States shall provide for its national defense.” Mr. Duff, in his address to the wom- en’s patriotic confercnce, will voice the sentiment of the thirtieth national con- vention of the Veterans of Foreign ‘Wars of the United States, held at St. Paul, Minn,, last August, when the del- egates went unanimously on record a¢ vocating United States naval disarm: ment on a parity basis with the leading powers. Adherence to the 5—5—3 ratio was urged in the resolution adopted by the encampment. The national legislative committee of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States was instructed to sup- port all legislation that would guaran- tee an adequate defense against war, and not “for war,” and Comdr. in Chief Duff will emphasize in his address the need of an adequate national defense as the best means of preserving world peace. . Signatures representing approximately 10,000,000 citizens will be presented to the present session of Congress urging adoption of “The Star Spangled Ban- ner” as America's official national an- them, the Veterans of ¥oreign Wars an- nounced. “There is every likelihood that the measure now pending in committee will be reported to the House in the near future, and we plan to support its ap- pearance on the floor with a demon- stration of approval that will be un- precedented in the halls of Congress,” Comdr. in Chief Duff declared. “The national Americanization com- mittee of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States has conducted an intensive' campaign in behalf of this measure for the past two years,” the veteran chief explained. “Under the leadership of Capt. Wal- ter 1. Joyce, director of the V. F. W. Americanization committee, we have gathered petitions from every State in the Union, bearing names of governors, mayors, State and city officials, indus- trial leaders and patriotic citizens in all walks of life. All have given their enthusiastic indorsement of “The Star Spangled Banner’ as our official na- tional anthem.” An announcement from Edwin S, Bettleheim, jr., chairman of the Vet- erans of Foreign Wars’ legislative com- of the regular monthly meeting. There No wonder this CAPITAL Mother is proud "MY little daughter, La Verne, 1 was troubled a lot with con- stipation,” says Mrs. J. Branson, N. J. Avenue, 8. E., Washing- ton. “She got very , run-dow and underweight. I gave her C fornia Fig Syrup; andin just a little while she was eating heartily and gaining. Now I'm proud as can be; she’s so rol » bright and active.’ he' bust, bright and o Temporary relief should be far from the first consideration when a child shows by bad breath, coated tongue, biliousness,or a listless,weak condition, that she’s constipated. Of CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP THE RICH, FRUITY LAXATIVE AND TONIC FOR CHILDREN - mittee in Washington, states in effect course, the child’s system needs a prompt cleansing. But the young- ster's bowels also need toning and strengthening. * * That’s where California Fig Syrup doesiits best work. It helps strength- en the bowel muscles; givestone toa weak stomach. That's why faulty digestion improves with its use; bowel movements become regular and remain so. Every child loves its flavor; its cleansing action ispromptbut E:ntle‘ A purevegetable product;no danger of causing the laxative habit. It has full medical endorsement. There are imitations; but the word Californic marks the genuines in conformity with & President Hoover from the General, dated December 4, e President had been advised that the ex- ecutive order of March 2, 1929, forbids the furloughing of a man with a vet- eran’s preference from positions in the Navy yards. Under the date of Decem- ber 11, 1929, Secrctary of the Navy Charles F, Adams issued instructions to effect. This is a decidbd victory in behalf of the veterans' preference in the Navy yArds and lends encouragement to the legislative committee of the V. F. in its hope to extend this recognition for veterans to practically every line of work, not only military and naval, but | civilian as well. . Rainbow Division. Maj. Gens. William A. Mann and Charles T. Menoher, Brig. Gen, Henry J. Reilly, Cols. William P. Screws and Dallas B. Smith and Majs. Herbert Jackson and Davis G. Arnold were guests of the District of Columbia Chapter, Rainbow Division Veterans, at the monthly meeting and suprer Janu- ary 18 at the Arlington Hotel. Gen. Mann was the first commander of the Rainbow (42d) Division, which was one of the first to arrive in France. Gen. Menoher commanded the Rainbow in all its battles, and is known as the Rainbow's fighting commander. Gen. Reilly, who commanded a brigade, and Col. Screws, who commanded the 167th (Alabama) Infantry, are both past presidents of the national organization. Col. Dallas Smith and Maj. Herbert Jackson, along with Col. Screws, made a special trip from Montgomery, Ala., to be with the local organization at this meeting. It is expected that before the next meeting, February 15, all details re- garding the annual reunion, which is to be held in PFrance, will be received y the secretary. Col. Jack Mangum, national president, will' also attend a meeting in the near future and give the comrades all detalls of this trip. Capt. Walker H. Colston, president of the chapter, presided. American Women's Legion. ‘The American Women's Legion at the meeting of the executive board tomor- Tow evening, at the George Washing- ton Post, 1441 Rhode Island avenue, will hold a convention of its various units in order that they may hear a talk by Capt. Edwin S. Bettelheim, jr., on his experiences in Russia in connection with the return of the deceas:d Ameri- can soldiers. The meeting will be pre- sided over by the president, Mrs. Ed- ward Campbell Shields. Aiflerican Gold Star Mothers ‘The American Gold Star Mothers met Tuesday at the Hamilton Hotel, with the president, Mrs. George Gordon Seibold, presiding. New members were enrolled as fol- lows: Mrs. Isabella D. Black, Brecken- ridge, Colo.; Mrs. Lucille Lassus, New Mrs. J. M. Gallagher, Wayne, Pa.; Mrs. W. F. Summers, Sal- isbury, N. C, and Mrs. M. E. Green- well, District of Columbia. Invitation to participate in various functions arranged to honor delegates to the Fifth Women's Patriotic Con- ference on National Defense, to be held in this city beginning January 29, were acknowledged. This organization is sending 20 delegates into the confer- ence. ‘The mothers invite all Gold Star vis- itors, participants in the conference, to call at headquarters, in the Hamilton Hotel, to register and be greeted by Gold Star hostesses who will be in at- tendance at the headquarters through- out the sessions of the conference. Mrs. E. M. H. Guedry is chairman of this feature. Assisting her will be Mrs. Catherine Barracks, Mrs. Susan Rhine, Mrs. Martha Dean, Mrs. H. W. Davis and Mrs. A. Mayer. Mothers will tender a luncheon Jan- vary 30 at 12:30 o'clock, at the Hamil- ton Hotel, especially honoring their own delegates to the conference. Mrs. Eu- gene 8. Bruce is arranging the detalls of the affair. ' Election of officers resulted as follows: Mrs. George Gordon Seibold, president: Mrs. Mary K. Killeen, first vice presi- dent; Mrs. Margaret E. Warfield, sec- ond vice president; Mrs. John Spengler, third vice president; Mrs. Eugene S. Bruce, recording secretary. The office of corresponding secretary will be filled later. Mrs. E. M. H. Guedry, treasurer; Mrs. Willlam J. Seelye, chaplain; Mrs. Reberta E. Jacobs, custodian of rec- ords; Mrs. Carrle J. Searl, historian; Mrs. Delia Barber, custodian of prop- erty; Mrs. Margaret E. Loveless and Mrs, Henry L. Hurley, council members. The above officers, together with Mrs. Catherine - Barracks, Mrs. George W. Hibbs and Mrs. H. E. Burgess, will form the hoard of trustees. The next regular monthly meeting will be held February 18 at the Ham- ilton Hotel. More than 20.000 apartment buildings Jare to be built in Poland. Ironer Attachment $49-0 —A new convenience that can be used on any wringer type “Easy” washer in place of the wringer when there is ironing to be done. Come in and see it. Kann's—Third Floor letter to Attorney . 1929, th All material for this column must be in the State office, Room 101, Burlington Hotel, by Wednesda; preceding Sunday on which publi- cation is desired, . Frank Cushman, chief of the indus- Federal - | trial education bureau of the Board of Vocational Education, ad- dressed the meeting of the District of Columbia Congress * of Paren Teachers last Tuesday, st ilson Teachers -College, telling of the value of vocational schools. A resolution was adopted recommend- ing “that in elementary schools where there are three or more, and in some instances where there are two custo- dial employes, one should be a woman who is physically fit for this type of work and also for the supervision of girls when they are not under the supervision of teachers.” Another resolution was passed declar- ing “that clerical assistance should be provided principals of elementary schools or that the statistical work re- quired of them should be reduced.” Scrapbooks in blue and gold were awarded for posters made during the recent Parent-Teacher course at Frank- lin Administration Building. The re- ciplents were Mrs. Walter Jones, ‘Wheatley; Mrs. John Laycock, Bowen- Greenleaf, and Mrs. Elsie Henry, Jack- son. Kenilworth. Kenilworth Association met January |18 when blue ribbons from the National Congress of Parents and Teachers were presented by the Summer Round-up chairman, Mrs. J. Fitzgerald, to the following “physically fit" children: Joseph Benson, Adrian Laser, Samuel Bass and Hilda May Farr. Mrs. G. A. Lingebach, president of the association, spoke on ““The Community Chest Drive." Announcement was made that. contri- butions of few and old clothing to keep needy children in school are being re- ceived at 1464 Columbia road, or at the school. Miss C. B. Vaughn's room, third and fourth grades, won the prize for best attendance of parents. Mrs. R. Shaw and grade mothers will con- duct a membership campaign. Mrs. Marion Rouzee, teacher of public school plano classes, stressed music as the “wise use of leisure.” Selections were given by pupils. Tenley-Janney. ‘There will be given a marionette show at Tenley-Janney Association, 3 and 8 p.m., February 18, to which the public is invited. The executive board meets January 27 in the Janney School, at 1:30 p.m. ‘The newly organized study group elected Mrs. Guy Cook as chairman. The next meeting will be held at the ‘Tenley School January 30 at 1:30 p.m. ‘This meeting will deal with problems of the pre-adolescent child, using “If Parents Only Knew"—by Elizabeth Cleveland, for reference. The plan is to purchase a new book each month l;rr the “loan library” of the associa- tion, The association presented a picture of the class to each member of the graduating class, Mrs. Miner Buell, president of the association, will address the graduating class. Bancroft. A feature of the new library which the Parent-Teacher Association of the Bancroft School is assembling will be an exhibit case presented by one of the parents. This case will have a per- manent exhibit of butterflies and later other exhibits will be arranged through the National Museum, which will be illustrative of different subjects as they are taken up by the children. These exhibits will be loaned by the museum and will add a touch of interest and realism to the work of the children, ‘The Bancroft executive board will hold its regular monthly meeting at the school January 26 at 1 p.m. Blair-Hayes. % tendent of schools, spoke at the Janu- ary meeting of the Blair-Hayes Asso- ciation on “Parent-Teacher Associa- tions.” Music was_rendered by some children of Miss Burley's class, first grade of Hayes. A prize of money was given Miss Burley's class and Miss Lee's second grade at Blair for wirning the :lttzndlnu banner three consecutive mes. A pageant will Be given at the Feb- su:ry meeting to celebrate Founders’ ay. Peabody-Hilton. ‘The executive board of Peabody-Hil- ton Association will meet January 27 at 1:30 pm. Hubbard-Raymond. Jere J. Crane, business superintendent of the Board of Education, addressed the Hubbard-Raymond Association last Monday in’ Raymond School. Early completion of the playground space surrounding Raymond School, as well as planting to beautify the gropunds Full Size EASY WASHER At the Low Price of S. E. Kramer, first assistant superin- | 1930—PART TWO. s soon as weather conditions will per- mit, were announced by Mr. Crane. Miss Janet McWilllams, supervising principal of the third division of public schools, outlined the division of pupils among the Petworth, Raymond and the new J. B. Powell Schools when the last named school is completed at Four- teenth and streets, as is ex- pected in March. Until the new Powell is completed, time classes in Pet- worth Will be felieved by using room in the Raymond School addition. The banners for attendance were won by Mrs. V. L. Ebert, fifth grade, Hub- bard School, and Miss B. Smith, third rrt_de, Raymond School. Barnard. ‘The Barnard Association met Jan- uary 16. Mrs. W. H. Ross gave a talk on the selection of books for children's reading. Miss M. E. Steele told the parents of the present-day method of teaching arithmetic, which was very instructive. An appropriation of $25 was made to the clothes conservation fund. The association voted to give $5 each month to the class having the largest number of parents present at the meeting. This money is to be used in purchasing books for the children in that particular grade. Mrs. Heil- man’s room, first grade, woh the prize for this month. Mr. David Martin, baritone, rendered several solos. Kingsman. Plans were completed at the last meeting of the Kingsman Association for a luncheon to be given the Feb- ruary graduating class; also a school luncheon in the middle of February. The first grade, under Miss Crowley's direction, gave a demonstration of fitting musical selections to various pictures, The fourth grade took part in the “safety program.” The second grade received the reward for the larg- est attendance of parents during the semester. The next meeting will be February 20 at 8 pm., when the birthday of the parent-teacher movement will be cele- brated. Fillmore. Fillmore Association met January 20, in the school. A one-act health educational play entitled “Listening In” was given by the Washington Dairy Council, and music by pupils of the piano class of the public schools followed. Mrs. C. A. Manning was appointed delegate to the District of Columbia Congress of Parents and Teachers. The following new committees were appointed: Program, supplies, health, and ways and means. e next meet- ing of the association will be held February 17. Keene. ‘The Keene Association is the first on the State honor roll, having 100 per cent. The Girls' Friendly Society of Rock Creek Church are presenting an operetta entitled “The Ides of Chance” at Rock Creek Parish, January 27, at 8:15 &m,. for the benefit of the Keene Association, George Bowman, teacher of manual training at the Abbot Vocational School, spoke on “Thrift week” at the January meeting. Brent-Dent. Announcement was made at the January meeting of the Brent-Dent Association of the sportsmanship of the Dent coccer team, which is the seventh division champion, At as- sembly, January 21, Miss Howard of Garfield playground presented the cup to the team. Capt. Joseph Welling and Manager Carroll Carrick made speeches about the season's work. Cheer leaders led the classes in school yells. Brookland. The midyear graduation exercises will be held January 31 at 10:30 a.m. at Masonic Hall, Twelfth and Monroe streets northeast. Mrs. Brunner, seo- ond-grade teacher held a meeting of Their subjects for ‘Proper Literature for Children” and “The Problem of Chil. The mothers have started a ferent phases of child life. next l‘neeunl will be held February 11 at pm. Maury. Mrs. Roberta D. Crenshaw was elect- ed &resldent to_fill the unexpired term of Mrs, Harry Miller, who resigned. b; the Maury association. Mrs. Allan Clar| was elected secretary. Mrs. James P. Holloway gave a talk on “Loyalty to Your Organization.” Mrs. Cecile P, Clark read the State president's mes- sage. | he association indorsed the Cram- ton public parks and pla: und bill ;nd "l‘:ltee tr;c“m‘xg b?ok M:. The k:n- n e largest representa- ui'-f' of parents present. At the Feb- mlay meeting the mothers of the fourth grade tesses. will be hos Wheatley. ‘The luncheon given recently by the ‘Wheatley Association was reported a success. The organization of a Mothers Glee Club, under the leadership of Mrs. Manning, Wheatley's Singing Mother, is an outgrowth of the spirit of com- radeship awakened at the luncheon. irlam J. Austin Library, spon- sored by the association, is now open as a reference room for the children from 3 to 3:30 p.m. four school days a week. This is possible through the voluntary service of & group of teachers. ‘The recently organized Girls' Reserve Club, under the direction of the asso- clation, has chosen a program which includes three “hobby” and one busi- ness-social meeting a month. The hob- bies chosen are clog dancing and hik- ing. The Girl Reserve Club, which has a membership of 50, led by Miss Fish- man and Miss Horvath, teachers, meets on Tuesday after school. A club room similar to the Girl Scout room, fur- nished by the Parent-Teacher Associa- tion, is promised as soon as & room for it can be found. Woodridge. A 30-minute reception that preceded the Woodridge Association meet] Jan- uary 16 was given by the principal, Mrs, Margaret Conway and her corps of teachers, assisted by the grade mothers. Mrs. Lloyd Miller, program chairman, introduced Mrs. Arthur C. Watkins, ex- ecutive secretary of the Nationagl Con- gress of Parents and Teachers, who spoke on “Thrift.” The attendance ;:‘rue was won by the Kkindergarten. rs. J. O. Prenzell, membership chair- man, announced an increase of 11 members, making a total of 241. John Burroughs. Miss Catherine Watkins, kindergarten supervisor of the District of Columbia, met with some of the mothers of John Burroughs Association last Wednesday afternoon ln{d l;ehlped to orxxlnl'ud a study_group for the purpose of study- ing “Parenthood and Character Train- ing of Children,” by Galloway. This 1 be an intensive six weeks' course and the group will meet every Wednes- day at 1:30. Mrs. Walter Valentine has assumed the duties of chairman of the health committee and will continue weighing and measuring the puplls. Jefferson Junior, Every student activity at Jefferson was explained in a talk at the meeting of the association Monday by student representatives as follows: Ruth Comp- ton, “Student Council” “Orchestra”; Vi Guidance"”; Virginia Leishear, “Athlet- ics”; Harry Goldberg, “School Paper"; Harvey Stailey, “The School Bank"; ond Ianmucci, “The Schoolboy Ra; Patrol”; Mollie Datlow, “Clubs.” Girls'of the graduating class displayed their graduating dresses, le in do- mestic art classes, Each dress, in pastel :::du'.‘ represented expenditure of less n $4, A of $5 was presented to the president of 8Al1 section for securing 100 per cent membership among par- ents. Sectlon 9B1 won the attendance The welfare committee, Mrs. G. Perry Leishear, chairman, requested that “the executive committee be given auf Wesley Heights. Miss Jessie Ferguson, psychology at American University, spoke on “Every-day Behavior From a Psychologist's Viewpoint’ at the meeting Tuesday in_the community club house. Lynn Drake, executive chairman of the Boy Bcouts, spoke on the Community Chest, Col. Stark re- ported in regard to the perma. nent building, also that electric lights$ are now being installed in the portables and that another portable is to be erected shortly to provide for the 6-B grade. Mrs. Farnham was appointed chairman of ways and means and_Mrs, H. P. Dawson publicity. Mrs. Roth, chairman of clothes conservation, re- quested clothing. A picture, presented by Mrs. Albright for attendance, was won by . Reed's room. The next meeting will'be held February 18, Macfarland Junior. 8. E. Kramer, assistant superintend- ent of schools, addressed the Mac- farland Association at the January meeting in the school auditorium. His topie IY“ “The Choice of a High School.’ The Washington Dairy Council pre- sented a sketch entitled ‘“Listening In." Douglas Withers of Washington Council of Boy Scouts, presented to the association the charter of Troop 30, A review of the troop followed. This troop 1is sponsored by the ' Parent- ‘Teacher Association. Gordon Junior, At the meeting of the Gordon Junior Association Wednesday Miss Ellen C. Lombard, specialist in home education of the office of education, discussed parents as teachers in the home, and the phase of home education as de- veloped through habit training. Prank Woodward, principal of the school, reported that flags would shortly be_provided for each room. Music was furnished by the Musical Institute, under the direction of C. E. Christiani. rofessar of Brent-Dent. ‘'Why a Parent-Teacher Associa~ tion?” was the subject for remarks by Mrs. Rafter at the meeting January 13 of the Brent-Dent Association at the Brent School. Dr. J. A. Murphy gave a talk on “Health of Parent and Child,” which was followed by Mrs. Baker, fourth grade teacher, on “Knighthood in School.” Miss Dalton, principal, spoke on “Promotion. “Listening In” was acted by the ‘Washington Dairy Council, and two solos were rendered by Miss Jeanette McCaflrey. Miss Gibson told how near the Dent boys of the fifth and sixth grades came to winning the championship for soc- cer ball of the District. Miss Gibson also won the banner for the evening. The Christmas party at the Receiv- ing Home, for which members of the Brent-Dent filled stockings, was re- ported a success. Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter, State presi- dent, has called a meeting of all local presidents at the Burlington Hotel next Tuesday at 1:30 Dr. Frank W. Ballou, superintendent of schools of the District of Columbia, ) will speak on “The Value of Parental Study Circles” Tuesday at 6:08 p.m. over Station WOL. Plans for scrapbooks of parent- teacher associations were completed at the recent meeting of the local scrap- book and publicity chairmen and the State publicity bureau. The meeting was held in the Burlington Hotel. ‘The scrapbooks will be sent to the annual convention of the National Con- gress of Parents and Teachers to be held in Denver, Colo. in May. Mrs. Paul Eschner is State scrapbook chair- man, The Irish Free State has a new un- employment insurance la: For COLDS We all catch colds, and they certainly make us miserable; but yours needn’t last long if you do this: Take two or three tablets of Bayer Aspirin as soon as possible after cold starts. Stay in the house if you can—keep warm. Repeat with another tablet or two of Bayer Aspirin every three or four hours, if symptoms of cold persist. Take a good laxative when you go to bed and keep the bowels open. If throat is sore, dissolve three tablets in a quarter-glassful of water and gargle. 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